Z-0852-2014 Class II Terminated
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- February 5, 2014
- Initiation Date
- October 30, 2013
- Termination Date
- March 13, 2014
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 176 units
Product Description
The ACUTE Innovations Modular RibLoc System (RibLoc U plus) is comprised titanium plates and screws that are used to stabilize rib fractures, fusions and osteotomies during the normal bone healing process. The plates are manufactured from titanium and the screws are manufactured from titanium alloy. Surgical instrumentation is supplied with the implants in a surgical tray to facilitate the proper insertion of the plates and screws. The ACUTE Innovations Modular RibLoc System is intended to stabilize and provide fixation for fractures, fusions, and osteotomies of the ribs, and for reconstructions of the chest wall and sternum. Part Numbers: RBL1301- 50 mm Rib Plate; RBL1302- 75 mm Rib Plate; RBL1303- 115 mm Rib Plate; RBL1304- 155 mm Rib Plate; RBL1305- 215 mm Rib Plate;
Reason for Recall
The ACUTE Innovations Ribloc U plus Rib Fracture Plating System is recalled because it has the potential to malfunction during installation in a surgery.
Distribution Pattern
US Distribution in states of Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Utah, and Wisconsin.
Code Information
LOT numbers: RBL1301 for 50 mm Rib Plate: L1209002; L1302002; L1308001; RBL1302 for 75 mm Rib Plate: L1209003; L1302003; RBL1303 for 115 mm Rib Plate: L1209004; L1302004; RBL1304 for 155 mm Rib Plate: L1209005; RBL1305 for 215 mm Rib Plate: L1209006;